Delphinium ‘Dark Blue White’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Delphinium ‘Dark Blue White’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Delphinium ‘Dark Blue White’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep blue with a white centre ('bee') and flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 120–180 cm × 60–90 cm
- Flowering: June to July (possible second flush in September if deadheaded)
- Position: Full Sun to Light Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Add striking vertical interest to your garden with this set of three Delphinium Dark Blue White Bee plants. Renowned for their tall, elegant flower spikes, this classic variety produces rich, deep blue blooms with a distinctive contrasting white centre, known as the 'bee'. A staple of traditional cottage gardens and herbaceous borders, these hardy perennials return year after year with a stunning display of colour.
Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant straight into borders, beds, or larger containers. Delphiniums are a favourite among gardeners for their ability to create dramatic height at the back of a border, and they are also highly valued as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Delphinium elatum 'Dark Blue White Bee' |
| Mature size | 120–180 cm × 60–90 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial with Tall Flower Spikes |
| Position | Full Sun to Light Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to July (possible second flush in September if deadheaded) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Herbaceous Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Back of Borders |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Delphinium ‘Dark Blue White’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to july (possible second flush in september if deadheaded). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Delphinium ‘Dark Blue White’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.